Help with build

[dbhiroki]

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming and Vegas editing
2. What YOUR budget is. under $1600
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from. Not considering to order out of country
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. Intel EVGA Nvidia
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. Just Monitor
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Maybe Auto Overclocking but experiment on it later on
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Within a Month



CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Professional-M
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB SSD
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2GB
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

 

[Termie]

That's a great build, but stay away from the EVGA SuperNOVA series. EVGA does a lot of things well. Power supplies is not one of them. Go for something like this incredible Seasonic 660W Platinum for $90AR right now (code on site expires today): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151121

Also, just be aware that a GTX680 is a bit overpriced for the performance it provides, versus an HD7970. It's a great card, however, and EVGA backs its products well.

One last note - I'm seeing that Patriot Viper kit for $77 right now on Newegg. With RAM prices as high as they are, I can't say that's a terrible deal, but you can get 2x8GB DDR3-1866 for $107 - like this G.Skill kit with code EMCXSXS39: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-20231627-L05C

Or drop down to DDR3-1600 for a lot less.

 

[Sleepingforest]

Termie: The last time I checked, that Viper kit is under $50 at Amazon, so maybe it's not such a bad purchase?

 

[Termie]

Termie: The last time I checked, that Viper kit is under $50 at Amazon, so maybe it's not such a bad purchase?

Things have changed:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00453...sr=8-2&pi=SL75

 

[TY-1]

I agree with Termie. Your build looks good for the most part though I would switch the PSU to the Seasonic that Termie recommended and switch to a Radeon 7970 or 7970Ghz Edition instead of the GTX680 simply because the GTX680 isn't really worth the price it sells for.

 

[Sleepingforest]

I was talking about this set.

 

[Termie]

I was talking about this set.

Wow, that's a good deal. Given that it's the exact same kit I linked to but in red, it sure won't hold at that price.

Edit: Wait, what? It just dropped to $48 in the past 5 minutes. I'd jump on that fast!

 

[mfenn]

Wow, that's a good deal. Given that it's the exact same kit I linked to but in red, it sure won't hold at that price.

Edit: Wait, what? It just dropped to $48 in the past 5 minutes. I'd jump on that fast!

Now it's at "Usually ships in 1-3 weeks," which is effectively backorder.

 

[mfenn]

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Professional-M
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB SSD
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2GB
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

CPU: Good
HSF: Good
Mobo: OK, but too expensive for what it is. The Z77 Pro4-M has what you need for less.
RAM: Good at $48
HDD : Good
SSD : Good
GPU: Overpriced relative to the performance, get a GTX 670 overclock it to the same performance as a GTX 680.
Case: Good
PSU: As has been mentioned
ODD : Good
OS: Good

 

[dbhiroki]

I've already bought the ram when it was 47 dollar first thing i bought
but also would i need a dedicated sound card also???
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[Termie]

I've already bought the ram when it was 47 dollar first thing ng i bought
but also would i need a dedicated sound card also???
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You got a VERY good deal on that RAM, thanks to Sleepingforest.

The motherboard has built in sound. You only need a sound card if you are an audiophile and want very high quality sound.